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<p>In <b>A History of Roman Britain</b>, noted classical historian Peter Salway provides a rich account of Britain's centuries under Roman rule. Britain, Salway writes, was a place of fascination for the Romans—a fascination he brings to life with beautiful maps and illustrations and a thorough, authoritative narrative.<br> Salway introduces us to what is known of the pre-Roman Britons, and deftly describes Julius Caesar's dramatic expeditions in 55 and 54 B.C; in the years that followed, new contacts grew between the Romans and the inhabitants of this strange island. Salway's comprehensive narrative blends together the changing politics and ways of life of the native Britons, the climactic conquest under Claudius and the subsequent, often violent consolidation, and the place of the new province in Imperial affairs. He carefully integrates the story of Roman Britain into the story of the Empire itself, showing the close attention the emperors paid to British affairs, and the interventions in imperial politics by the legions stationed there. Salway draws on the latest archeological finds, thoughtfully assessing the evidence and weaving it into his seamless narrative.<br> Highly au

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Author
Salway, Peter
Publisher
Oxford [England] ; New York: Oxford University Press
Published
1997
Language
EN
ISBN
9780192853387
Category
history
Subjects
Fiction, History, Humanities
Rating
3.91 / 5 (11 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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